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Health Research Insights

A collection of leading public health research informing how we understand and make evidence based decisions in Central Appalachia 

Contextual Drivers of Health

  • Economic Stability: Income, social protection, and unemployment

  • Education: Access to quality education 

  • Health Care: Access to affordable health services 

  • Neighborhoods: Safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods 

  • Environment: Polluted air and water 

  • Social Norms: Racism, discrimination, and violence 

  • Political Systems: Economic policies and systems 

  • Development Agendas: Social policies 

  • Food: Access to nutritious foods and food insecurity

  • Physical Activity: Opportunities for physical activity

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